"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Science in Physical Education."; Thesis Advisor: Kimberly Kostelis.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2014.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves...

Head injury, more than any other injury, may bring with it controversy and sometimes heated discussions amongst athletes, coaches, certified athletic trainers, parents, and physicians. Many studies have been done and more are underway to provide...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Psychology."; Thesis advisor: Bradley Waite.; M.A.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 35-40).

The recovery movement in the United States redirects our focus away from the pathology of addiction and mental health disorders toward recovery, wellness, and resilience (White, 2000). The work of the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental...

This mixed-methods study investigated the relationship between teacher content knowledge, self-efficacy, and pedagogical content knowledge exhibited by 4th grade teachers when instructing their students on the embedded inquiry tasks and the...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education."; Dissertation advisor: Penelope Lisi.; Ed.D.,Central Connecticut State University,,2014.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-129).

The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of a newly-developed questionnaire, The Child Development Index (CDI), designed to assess child care teachers’ knowledge of child development. The CDI was developed in response...

This study evaluates the relationship between specialized police training and how such training effects officer decision-making and officer knowledge / awareness in dealing with the mentally ill. Previous research on the relationship between police...

Canadian novelist and poet, Margaret Atwood, argues that survival is the main theme commonly found in Canadian literature. The purpose of this thesis is to examine this theory of 'survival' in Margaret Atwood's own work. Atwood states in her...

Geographic illiteracy is a prevalent phenomenon in American culture today.
Students in American high schools lack basic geographic skills, concepts and knowledge
that would aid their entrance into today's society. This lack of knowledge has...

In this thesis, the teacher's knowledge on the types of problems that exist in mathematics is discussed. Also, this thesis identifies the teacher's awareness on children's solution to the problems, as well as students' development of number...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Mater of Science in Criminal Justice."; Thesis advisor: Shamir Ratansi.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 67-69).

Thesis advisor: Andrea G. Osburne.; " ... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in TESOL."; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2000.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 91-104).

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Biological Sciences: Anesthesia."; Thesis advisor: Ruth Rollin.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical references...

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Degree of Master of Science in Counseling & Family Therapy."; Thesis advisor: Jane Fried.; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2013.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves...

The black bear (Ursus americanus) population in Connecticut has been increasing because of available suitable habitat and laws protecting them, since its probable extirpation in the mid-1800s. The population grew from a very small resident group...

Thesis advisor: Peter A.K. Kyem.; " ... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Geography."; M.S.,Central Connecticut State University,,2000.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves [153-155]).